Inaba Pet Food shares Halloween calendar images of dogs and cats for October 2026!
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Inaba Pet Food is offering free Halloween-themed calendar images featuring dogs and cats selected from photo submissions for its October 2026 calendar.
AI streamlines meetings and recordkeeping at care facilities: CareBase AI Minutes, tailored to care-sector meeting formats, launches
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株式会社ウィルグループ has launched CareBase AI Minutes, a service that uses AI to streamline meetings and recordkeeping at care facilities. It supports 19 types of care-sector meeting formats and creates minutes from audio recordings on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no initial fee.
[New product] Regular socks still aren’t warm enough. Full brushed-fleece socks that are 5.0°C warmer than standard socks
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株式会社シービージャパン launched “tutum Warm Thermal Socks,” full brushed-fleece socks that are 5.0°C warmer than standard socks, in September 2026. According to a survey by 養命酒製造株式会社, many people are dissatisfied with measures to stay warm, and the product provides warmth by wrapping the entire foot.
Facts
5.0°C warmer than standard socks
Launched in September 2026
42.3% said they believe they have poor circulation
The figure was 57.6% among women, exceeding half
56% said they were dissatisfied with the effectiveness of their winter measures to stay warm
株式会社メニコン announces donation to the Animal Welfare Committee of エンジン01文化戦略会議 through its shareholder benefits program
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株式会社メニコン donated a total of 572,500 yen to the Animal Welfare Committee of エンジン01文化戦略会議, based on donation requests made through its shareholder benefits program.
LED TOKYO named official supplier of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS 2026, providing the first LED-screen tee marker in PGA Tour history
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LED TOKYO株式会社 has been named an official supplier of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS 2026, the PGA Tour’s only official tournament in Asia, and will provide the first LED-screen tee marker in PGA Tour history.
Works from 朝日新聞出版 now available on Manga Kingdom! A launch campaign is underway, offering special deals on selected titles!
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株式会社ビーグリー began distributing manga titles from 朝日新聞出版 on its comic distribution service Manga Kingdom on September 29, 2026. A limited-time campaign is running through October 12.
Facts
The series has surpassed 7 million copies in cumulative sales
A points program that offers up to 50% back every day
“Read at your own pace” offers more than 10,000 books
Cumulative downloads have exceeded 2.5 billion, equivalent to comic volumes
株式会社フォーバル has been contracted by 魚津商工会議所 to carry out the “Uozu City SME DX Support” project, supporting digitalization and operational efficiency for small businesses in the area.
jinjer adds AI auto-entry from premium deduction certificates and withholding tax statements, plus a feature to visualize changes in year-end tax adjustment responses
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jinjer株式会社 has added AI-powered automatic reading and data entry for insurance premium deduction certificates and withholding tax statements, as well as a feature to visualize differences in year-end tax adjustment responses, to its integrated HR system, “ジンジャー.”
“DHC Medicated Lip Cream” teams up with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for the first time!
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株式会社ディーエイチシー will launch “DHC Medicated Lip Cream” in its first collaboration with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The 3-pack will go on sale through DHC’s online store and other channels on September 29, 2026, while individual products will roll out at drugstores and elsewhere from October 5.
[Himeji City] Kanzaki Gumi, a general construction company founded 107 years ago, earns “White Company Certification” as it looks ahead to the next 100 years and considers what to protect and what to change
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The Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization, a general incorporated foundation (一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構), known as ホワイト財団, certified the 107-year-old general contractor 株式会社神崎組 as a “White Company” effective September 1, 2026. The company operates mainly in Himeji and works to pass on technical skills and create a comfortable working environment.
Facts
Effective Sept. 1, 2026
Since its establishment in 1919
Strict screening criteria covering 70 items
A total of 700 companies have received the certification
Approximately 30–35 days of training per year
Annual 3% base pay increases
Celebratory payments of up to 1 million yen
Scholarship repayment support (up to 180,000 yen/year)
“Talent Power Ranking” announces its ranking of comedians popular with Generation Z! The 430th installment of the “Talent Power Ranking” website’s ranking series!
Chicken teriyaki and colorful vegetables served with fragrant dashi rice: “Veggie Chicken Saisai Bento.” Available for a limited time at 6 locations, including 一汁旬菜 日本橋だし場
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株式会社にんべん will offer its “Veggie Chicken Saisai Bento,” featuring chicken teriyaki and colorful vegetables, for a limited time from October 1, 2026, at its dashi-based prepared-food specialty shop, 一汁旬菜 日本橋だし場. The price is 1,080 yen (tax included).
Aiful adds measures against customer harassment to its online inquiry form, blocking abusive and insulting language before submission
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Aiful is addressing customer harassment online by using the inquiry form feature of the AI-powered knowledge search system “Helpfeel.” In response to the October 1, 2026, law revision, it introduced a system that blocks abusive and insulting language before submission.
Facts
Starting October 1, 2026
A survey conducted among 1,006 people across occupations
27.5% said they had experienced customer harassment
少数株ドットコム representative 山中裕 examines the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences: webinar on the eve of the announcement, “A look at the 4 Citation Laureates,” to be held on October 11
Bring the world of the anime “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable” into everyday life! New handkerchiefs inspired by Stand abilities and goods based on items featured in the series are here!
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Founded in 1879, ブルーミング中西株式会社 will release a collection of handkerchiefs and goods capturing the world of the anime “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable” from September 30, 2026.
Facts
On sale from Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
Price: ￥4,950 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ブルーミング中西株式会社、LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS、集英社
Now underway: 美少女甲子園 Vol.32 announces rankings at noon on September 28! 木村唯 takes the lead—with 2 days left, can anyone overtake her?
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ファンテック株式会社 has announced the interim rankings for the social media-linked award 美少女甲子園 Vol.32. 木村唯 was in first place as of 12:00 on September 28, with the final standings to be determined in 2 days.
Keep your hands and spirits hydrated, wrapped in your favorite scent. 乾燥さん hand cream, available in 3 fragrances, launches on October 6.
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス’ BCLカンパニー will launch hand creams in 3 fragrances from the skincare brand 乾燥さん on October 6, 2026, in limited quantities. Each is 50g and costs 880 yen (tax included).
“Panda! Go, Panda!” becomes artisan-made candy! The adorable panda father and daughter transform into palm-sized treats! On sale from October 1 at select stores and the official online site
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Craft Candy Theater “PAPABUBBLE” will release artisan-made candy inspired by characters from the anime “Panda! Go, Panda!” from October 1 at select stores and on its official website.
The key to staying healthy for years to come! The latest issue of “Corgi STYLE,” packed with features to help you rethink your diet, Vol.50, goes on sale Tuesday, September 29
Impact Circle and Astena Holdings Advance the Development of a Value Creation Model — From Systematizing Non-Financial Value to a Company-Wide Value Creation Model —
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Impact Circle and Astena Holdings collaborated to build and enhance a value creation model, with the results reflected in the Integrated Report 2026.
Turn your car interior into a theater. MAXWIN launches the “TKH704,” a 7-inch on-dash monitor with HDMI input compatible with Fire TV Stick
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MAXWIN, a car accessories brand operated by 昌騰有限会社, has begun sales of the “TKH704,” a 7-inch on-dash monitor compatible with Fire TV Stick and HDMI input.
Facts
7 inches
1024×600 pixels
178(W)×120(H)×25(D)mm
Approximately 250 g
Companies mentioned：MAXWIN、昌騰有限会社、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、YouTube、Netflix、Prime Video
RINGS, U-Inter, Fujiwara-gumi, Pancrase — a comprehensive examination of the most exciting 10 years! “The UWF Three Factions: 1991-2000 — The Era of Mixed Martial Arts Born from Professional Wrestling” goes on sale September 30‼
株式会社カンリー will hold a 3-day online seminar starting October 20, 2026, using findings from a longitudinal study on AI summaries in Google Search to explain how to make AI-assisted store searches a habit and what steps to take.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Approximately 2,000 consumers nationwide
40 minutes to update your understanding of customers
Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
Unlimited listening plan from audiobook.jp now available as an option for the IIJmio personal mobile service
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株式会社オトバンク will begin offering the “audiobook.jp Unlimited Listening Plan” on October 1, 2026, as an option for the IIJmio personal mobile service provided by 株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Free trial for up to 1 month
Monthly fee discounted by 220 yen (tax included)
321 yen (tax included) deducted from the monthly fee
No rough hair, and a refreshing clean for your body! A large-size version of MARO17's all-in-one shampoo, with rich foam for washing your whole body, is here
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株式会社ネイチャーラボ will release a large-size 350mL version of the all-in-one shampoo from its men's care brand MARO17 starting October 1.
Early-bird lift tickets for the 2026/2027 season at 91 ski resorts nationwide now on sale! Alpen TOKYO and Alpen NAGOYA are also holding a great campaign offering a further 10% off the early-bird price!
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株式会社アルペン has begun selling early-bird lift tickets for the 2026/2027 season at 91 ski resorts nationwide. It is also running a campaign at Alpen TOKYO and Alpen NAGOYA exclusively for アルペングループ members, offering a further 10% off the early-bird price.
The Access Plaza, the gateway to Chubu Centrair International Airport, gets a makeover!
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中部国際空港株式会社 renovated the Access Plaza, the gateway to Centrair, in September 2026. The installation of tower-style information signs and FIS improved visibility, while preparations were made for hosting international sporting events.
株式会社クラダシ broke ground on September 28, 2026, on the Shimane Yasugi Battery Storage Facility, a grid-scale battery storage project being developed as a joint venture with グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー. The facility has a rated output of 2MW and a capacity of 8MWh, with power reception targeted to begin in January 2027.
Facts
Rated output: 2MW
Capacity: 8MWh
Groundbreaking date: September 28, 2026
Scheduled grid connection: January 2027
Currently advancing development of a total of 5 grid-scale battery storage projects
Asuene selected as one of 14 companies evaluated in global research firm Verdantix's “CO2 Emissions Management Software Survey,” which assessed more than 200 companies in the sustainability sector
ISFnet accelerates engineer development and improves compensation; holds in-house “iCareer Forum” in August
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ISFnet held its in-house “iCareer Forum” on Aug. 28, 2026. The company’s president shared concrete measures for career advancement and improved compensation, and individual career consultations received high satisfaction ratings. A survey showed a substantial increase in employees’ desire to grow and intention to build long-term careers at the company.
Facts
ISFnet Co., Ltd. held its in-house “iCareer Forum” on Aug. 28, 2026.
Representative Watanabe shared concrete measures for career advancement and improved compensation directly with all employees.
At the individual career consultations, 90.9% of participants said they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied.”
In a survey (824 respondents), 83.6% said their “desire to grow had increased.”
In the survey, 71.1% said they “want to build a long-term career at this company.”
ISFnet has around 2,300 engineers and operates from 14 locations in Japan and in 3 Asian countries (China, South Korea and Singapore).
[CIBONE] Exhibition featuring Korean lifestyle brand “WEKINO,” with a reception and talk event featuring creative director Lee Kang-ho
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CIBONE will hold “COLORNATION with WEKINO,” an exhibition featuring Korean lifestyle brand “WEKINO,” from Oct. 2 to Oct. 25, 2026. A talk event with creative director Lee Kang-ho will take place on Oct. 9, followed by a gallery tour on Oct. 10.
Facts
CIBONE’s furniture exhibition “2026AW Furniture / Lighting Collection,” running under the theme “COLORNATION” from Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
The second half of the exhibition, which begins on Friday, Oct. 2, will feature “WEKINO,” a lifestyle brand from Seoul, South Korea.
“WEKINO” is a lifestyle brand that launched in Seoul, South Korea, in 2014.
“WEKINO”’s creative director is Lee Kang-ho.
A reception and talk event featuring Lee Kang-ho will be held on Friday, Oct. 9.
A gallery tour led by Lee Kang-ho will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The price of the “DDEE Sofa” is ¥330,000–¥462,000 (tax included).
The price of the “Eclipse Shelf 2” is ¥462,000 (tax included).
Autumn leaves in Tsumagoi Village are at their best from mid-October. “Kurumaru, Hokuhoku,” a market bringing together delicious food and fun, will be held for 2 days, Oct. 23 and 24, at Kazawa Enchi in Kyukamura Tsumagoi-Kazawa.
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Kyukamura Tsumagoi-Kazawa will hold the “Kurumaru, Hokuhoku” market at Kazawa Enchi on Oct. 23 and 24, 2026. At an elevation of 1,400 m, where the autumn leaves are at their best, visitors can enjoy local food, goods and workshops. Accommodation plans that include Imabari towels and discounts on bathing will also be offered.
Facts
Original「くるまる、ほくほく。」は2026年10月23日（金）と24日（土）に開催される。
The venue is Kazawa Enchi (Kyukamura Tsumagoi-Kazawa Campground).
The market is being held for the 4th time this year.
Autumn leaves at Kazawa Enchi are at their best from mid-October.
During the market, day-use bathing will be discounted by ¥100 at 5 facilities in Kazawa Onsen, including Kyukamura.
90% of participants want to attend again! Gaiax brings its startup support expertise to industry-academia-government collaboration, taking on event operations for the co-creation community “KLIS-X”
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Gaiax was commissioned to operate events for Kyoto City and ASTEM’s life sciences ecosystem development project, and held the KLIS-X kickoff forum and meetup. The forum drew 174 participants, and 90% of meetup attendees said they wanted to attend again.
Facts
90% of participants want to attend again
Gaiax was commissioned to plan and operate events for the “Life Sciences Ecosystem Development Promotion Project,” promoted by Kyoto City and the Kyoto Research Institute for Advanced Technology (ASTEM).
KLIS-X was established in October 2025.
KYOTO KLIS-X Forum 2025 was held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building.
The forum drew 174 participants.
KLIS-X MEMBER MEETUP was held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at DAIDOKORO on the 8th floor of QUESTION.
Shinya Kasuga joined as an advisor.
Companies mentioned：タカラバイオ株式会社、UntroD Capital Japan株式会社、京都大学iPS細胞研究所、IT-Farm
Grand opening at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026! “Yokohama Wharf” opens on the 8th floor of NEWoMan Yokohama. The popular oyster bar from NEWoMan Shinjuku and Takanawa is finally making its Yokohama debut.
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The oyster bar “Yokohama Wharf” will open on the 8th floor of NEWoMan Yokohama on Oct. 2, 2026. Directly connected to JR Yokohama Station, it will serve fresh oysters carefully selected from producers across Japan. As a special opening promotion, customers can sample 9 varieties of autumn oysters from across Japan at the same price from Oct. 2 to 16.
Facts
Yokohama Wharf is in a convenient location directly connected to JR Yokohama Station, just a 1-minute walk away.
From Oct. 2 to Oct. 16, the special opening promotion will offer all varieties of fresh oysters in season from across Japan at the same price.
The 39th Marsh Festival: Take on the challenge of catching fish in the mud (Musashi-Kyuryo National Government Park)
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Facts
Following the Hiki Hills region’s traditional marsh-maintenance event, the Marsh Festival will feature a fish-catching event using traditional fishing gear such as triangular nets, four-hand nets, buchiyasu and eel hooks.
The Marsh Festival will hold an eel-catching contest for children up to elementary school age (advance registration required).
Namegawa Town is said to have the most marshes in the Kanto region, with about 200 marshes of various sizes.
There are about 40 ponds and marshes in the park. These are artificial irrigation ponds built to supply water to rice paddies and are still used for that purpose today.
The Yatsu marsh farming system, which uses rainwater from the Hiki Hills, has been recognized as a Japan Agricultural Heritage site.
Marsh maintenance is a traditional event held around October to prevent marsh embankments from being damaged or leaking due to heavy rain or earthquakes. Water is drained from the marsh, mud and debris are cleared, and the embankments are repaired.
Demonstration of Hourly Matching combining solar power plants and grid-scale battery storage begins
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NTTアノードエナジー, JERA Cross and NTTドコモ will begin a demonstration of Hourly Matching, combining solar power generation with grid-scale batteries, on Oct. 1, 2026. The first such demonstration in Japan to comply with the EnergyTag Standard will assess how batteries can improve the hourly share of carbon-free electricity supplied.
Facts
NTTアノードエナジー, JERA Cross and NTTドコモ will begin a demonstration of Hourly Matching, combining solar power generation with grid-scale batteries, on Oct. 1, 2026.
This is the first demonstration in Japan to comply with the EnergyTag Standard and implement Hourly Matching using grid-scale batteries.
The previous demonstration was conducted from December 2024 to September 2025 at 3 Docomo telecommunications buildings.
The previous demonstration confirmed that there were times when the supply of carbon-free electricity was insufficient during scheduled shutdowns for biomass power plant inspections.
The demonstration will combine multiple solar power plants in western Japan owned or procured by NTTアノードエナジー, 1 grid-scale battery storage facility, and multiple Docomo telecommunications buildings in the same area.
The evaluation of hourly matching will use the platform of Granular Energy社, an EnergyTag-accredited issuing body partnered with JERA Cross.
[Machida, Tokyo] The 2026 Machida Lifelong Learning Center Festival to be held
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Machida Lifelong Learning Center will hold “Machida’s Culture: Feel the Fes ~Machi Fes~” on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. It will be the first event since the center’s renovation, featuring a ventriloquist, a brass ensemble, Eisa performances and more.
Facts
Original2026年10月24日（土）と25日（日）に開催される
The venue is Machida Lifelong Learning Center (6-8-1 Haramachida).
The theme is “Machida’s Culture: Feel the Fes ~Machi Fes~.”
Ventriloquist Mamoru Shirotani will open the event.
On the second day, Brass Ensemble Machida will appear as a special guest.
Machida Ryu will perform Eisa at the finale.
The event is being held for the first time in 2 years.
This is the first event since the center reopened after renovations on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
[Machida, Tokyo] The Reiwa 8 Machida City Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead to be held
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Machida City will hold a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Machida Civic Hall on Oct. 22, 2026. Anyone may attend, and regular clothes are acceptable. If the event is canceled, notice will be posted on the city website by the previous day.
Facts
The Machida City Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
The venue is Machida Civic Hall (2-2-36 Morino, Machida, Tokyo).
The ceremony is held to commemorate the war dead and those who lost their lives in air raids and other wartime events, and to pray for their souls and for lasting peace.
Anyone who supports the purpose of the ceremony may attend, and regular clothes are acceptable.
If the event is canceled or its program is changed due to unforeseen circumstances, the city will announce this on its website by the previous day.
[Machida, Tokyo] Autumn Fun at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai-no-Mori starts Oct. 3 (Sat.)!
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The Machida Tourism and Convention Association will hold “Autumn Fun 2026” at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai-no-Mori from Oct. 3 to Nov. 29, 2026. More than 20 types of events will be held, including autumn foliage illuminations, a sea of clouds and a dahlia fair. About 20,000 people visited last year.
Facts
“Autumn Fun 2026” will be held from Oct. 3 to Nov. 29, 2026.
About 20,000 people visited last year for the autumn foliage illuminations.
The autumn foliage illuminations will light up the maple trees around the pond and create a sea of clouds at the taiko bridge.
More than 20 diverse events will be held.
The event is organized by the Machida Tourism and Convention Association.
The autumn foliage illuminations will run from Nov. 14 to 29.
A new model of the hugely popular absorbent cloth is here! Introducing the CRUZARD One-Sided Extra-Large Dry Cloth 90×60!
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Komeri will launch the new CRUZARD One-Sided Extra-Large Dry Cloth 90×60 on Sept. 29, 2026. It retains the absorbency of the previous product while using a single-sided design to make it lighter and easier to wring out.
Facts
Komeri Co., Ltd. began selling the CRUZARD One-Sided Extra-Large Dry Cloth 90×60 on Sept. 29, 2026.
The new product measures about 90×60 cm, increasing its length by 20 cm compared with the previous Nekosogi Dry Cloth (90×40 cm).
The new product features a single-sided twisted-pile design, making it lighter and easier to wring out.
First-ever collaboration event between Mainichi Hamuchima and Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street: “Hamuchima, Little Happiness, and Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street” announced!
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San-X will hold its first collaboration event between Mainichi Hamuchima and Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street from Oct. 10 to Nov. 1, 2026. Stickers will be distributed to shoppers at 45 participating stores, and a social media campaign will award shopping vouchers to people who post on social media after finding hidden Hamuchima characters.
Facts
サンエックス株式会社 will hold its first collaboration event between “Mainichi Hamuchima” and Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street from Oct. 10, 2026, to Nov. 1, 2026.
There are 45 participating stores in Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street.
Find and photograph the 11 types of Hamuchima hidden around the shopping street, then post the photos on X for a chance to win a shopping voucher worth 5,000 yen. 10 winners will be selected by lottery.
The event is planned by サンエックス株式会社, with cooperation from 戸越銀座商店街連合会 and management by the Mainichi Hamuchima Event Office.
During the event, original shopping street maps will be distributed at participating stores and at the information desk, “Hot Spot Togoshi Ginza.”
STRICT-G thermo mug BEAN tumblers featuring Mobile Suit Gundam are here!
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Bandai’s Lifestyle Business Division will release tumblers featuring Gundam and Char’s Zaku II starting October 10, 2026. Reservations open September 29.
Facts
株式会社バンダイ’s Lifestyle Business Division will release 2 BEAN tumblers at STRICT-G starting Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Premium Bandai will begin accepting reservations from 13:00 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The product is priced at 5,500 yen, including tax.
The capacity is 350 ml.
thermo mug was founded in Japan in 2000.
The product is made of stainless steel, silicone rubber and polypropylene.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities announced that the number of users of “三井住友カード つみたて投資” surpassed 2 million in September 2026. Launched in June 2021, the service is available from 100 yen per month and offers up to 6% in V Points.
Facts
Original「三井住友カード つみたて投資」の利用者数が200万人を突破した。
Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities launched credit card investment plans in June 2021.
Credit card investment plans are available from 100 yen per month.
Users can earn up to 6% in V Points on their investment amount.
An Olive-exclusive bonus plan launched in April 2026.
An asset management benefit launched in May 2026.
A campaign celebrating the milestone of 2 million users will run from September 18, 2026.
Discover new cosmetics every Tuesday! Qoo10 announces the Top 5 “Mega Debut” bestsellers for August 2026
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Qoo10 announced the Top 5 Mega Debut bestsellers for August 2026. DR.URUR’s Cleanup Tonic took first place. From October, Mega Debut will expand its brand exposure period to 14 days and increase its weekly lineup to 6 brands.
Facts
Qoo10 announced the Top 5 debut products for August, based on the number of units sold during the 1 week each brand was featured among the “Mega Debut” brands in August 2026.
From October 2026, the brand exposure period for “Mega Debut” will be extended from 7 days to 14 days.
From October 2026, the weekly “Mega Debut” lineup will grow from 4 brands to 6 brands.
“Mega Debut” is a new feature that introduces a new beauty brand every Tuesday.
“Mega Debut” is updated every Tuesday at 10:00.
Original「MEGA DEBUT LIVE」は毎週火曜日午後8時に開催される。
Qoo10 is an online shopping mall operated by eBay Japan合同会社.
[Matsuya Foods] Enjoy another serving of delicious new rice at Matsuya and Matsunoya. “Free Refills of New Rice Fair” underway
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Matsuya Foods will hold its “Free Refills of New Rice Fair” at Matsuya starting September 29, 2026, and at Matsunoya starting September 30. Customers dining in who order a set meal will receive free refills of new rice.
Facts
Matsuya Foods will hold its “Free Refills of New Rice Fair” at Matsuya and Matsunoya.
Customers who order a set meal can get free rice refills when dining in.
Eligible items include rice sets and breakfast menus.
The fair at Matsuya begins at 10:00 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The fair at Matsunoya begins at 15:00 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The offer is available at Matsuya and Matsunoya locations nationwide, excluding some stores.
Dai Nippon Printing to introduce its largest renewable energy project at the Izumizaki Plant
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Dai Nippon Printing will launch a group-record 10 MW-class solar power project at its Izumizaki Plant in Fukushima Prefecture in June 2027. The project will use an on-site PPA model and is expected to reduce GHG emissions by approximately 6,332 tons annually.
Facts
Dai Nippon Printing will launch 10 MW-class solar power generation at its Izumizaki Plant in June 2027.
The solar panel system has a capacity of 10,813 kW.
The Izumizaki Plant is expected to reduce annual GHG emissions by approximately 6,332 tons.
The project uses bifacial solar modules.
OriginalDNPの反射シートを8万㎡設置することで約6%の発電量増加を見込んでいる。
The Izumizaki Plant has had a rooftop solar power system with a capacity of 1,741 kW in operation since August 2024.
9 group locations win Tripadvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Award 2026”
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9 restaurants operated by Brand Bank Company, Inc. have won トリップアドバイザー’s “Travelers’ Choice Award 2026.” Each location ranked among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.
Facts
9 restaurants operated by Brand Bank Company, Inc. won the “Travelers’ Choice Award 2026.”
The winning restaurants ranked among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.
Wagyu Yakiniku Yakuniku Toru is an officially designated restaurant for Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu.
Original牛の達人 浅草店は京都八代目儀兵衛のお米を使った「銀シャリ」を提供している。
上野 和牛焼肉 USHIHACHI 極 has obtained the permits required to handle raw meat.
PLAZA refreshes its uniforms! Store staff uniforms to be revamped on October 1 as part of the PLAZA 60th anniversary project
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PLAZA will revamp its store staff uniforms starting October 1, 2026. The initiative is part of its 60th anniversary project, with 13 young employees at the center and designer Yuta Ishikawa and ユニメイト collaborating. The design reinterprets American trad in a contemporary way, with an emphasis on diversity and functionality.
Facts
PLAZA will revamp its store staff uniforms starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The 60th anniversary uniform revamp project was launched in February 2025.
A team centered on 13 young employees came together for the project.
Uniform design was handled by 株式会社ユニメイト and Yuta Ishikawa of 株式会社ISHIKAWAYA.
The new uniforms feature an original blue-and-white stripe pattern.
For the first time, a jacket was designed for men.
Release of the second report in a survey series on university students and young professionals and “job hunting and work”: “Generative AI Use in Job Hunting and at Work”
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A survey conducted by パーソルキャリア's doda in July 2026 of 812 university students and young professionals found that more than 70% of both students who think knowledge and skills in generative AI will be valued at work and young professionals who say they are valued in their jobs. It also found that students use generative AI to help produce content during job hunting, while young professionals use it to make input more efficient, such as by searching for information at work. More than 70% said they had seen results, while concerns about response accuracy and security risks were common to both groups.
Facts
The career-change service doda, operated by パーソルキャリア株式会社, surveyed a total of 812 people in July 2026: university students currently job hunting, including those who plan to do so or have completed the process, and young professionals with job-hunting experience as new graduates.
More than 70% of both university students who said they think knowledge and skills in generative AI will be “valued” by their prospective employers and young professionals who said they are “valued” in their current jobs.
The top 3 uses of generative AI in university students’ job hunting were “writing, summarizing and rewriting,” “coming up with ideas” and “creating materials,” each cited by more than 50%.
More than 70% of both university students and young professionals have had an experience in which using generative AI led to a tangible result.
For both university students and young professionals, the top 3 concerns about using generative AI were “not being able to judge whether its answers are correct,” “handling of personal and confidential information and security risks,” and “relying too much on generative AI and being unable to put their own thoughts and ideas into words.”
More than 20% of young professionals each felt concerned that “work may proceed without understanding its background or purpose” (24.0%) and that “experience and skills may not accumulate” (21.5%).
[AMERICAN HOLIC] Collaboration with Suginami Ward’s official anime character “なみすけ” returns! Limited items that sold out immediately in the first release go back on sale October 2 (Friday)
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AMERICAN HOLIC will bring back its collaboration items with Suginami Ward’s official character “なみすけ” on October 2, 2026. A total of 6 styles, including new sweatshirts and long-sleeved T-shirts, will be sold at the Lumine Ogikubo store.
Facts
株式会社ストライプインターナショナル's brand AMERICAN HOLIC is bringing back its collaboration items with Namisuke, Suginami Ward's official anime character.
The items will go on sale again on Friday, October 2, 2026.
They will be sold at the AMERICAN HOLIC LUMINE Ogikubo store.
The lineup comprises 6 styles: sweatshirts, long-sleeved T-shirts, caps, 2 bag styles and pouches.
Sweatshirts and long-sleeved T-shirts have been added as new products.
The sweatshirt is priced at ¥6,990, tax included.
The long-sleeved T-shirt is priced at ¥4,990, tax included.
A “Japan Semiconductor Course” is coming to “V Point Management,” an investment experience service using V Points, on September 29!
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V Point Marketing will add the “Japan Semiconductor Course” to “V Point Management” on September 29, 2026. The course tracks the price of an ETF linked to the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index, allowing users to experience semiconductor investing with V Points. A commemorative campaign will also start on October 1.
Facts
The “Japan Semiconductor Course” tracks the price of the “NF Nikkei Semiconductor ETF,” which is linked to the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index.
“V Point Management” requires no securities account and can be used starting with 1 V Point.
The “Japan Semiconductor Course Launch Commemorative! Win V Points! Double Campaign” will run from October 1 to October 30, 2026.
The campaign offers a chance to win up to 10,000 points in a drawing.
Those who add points for the first time during the campaign will share 1 million V Points.
The “easiest-to-use” household budget notebook was created based on feedback from more than 3000 avid users! Just jot down the basics and save money! The easiest and most reliable money habits, still within reach even if you start in your 60s!
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One Publishing will release “The Easiest-to-Use Household Budget Notebook for People in Their 60s 2027” on September 29, 2026. A companion edition to a series with more than 100,000 devoted users, it incorporates feedback from more than 3000 people and is designed for ease of use. List price: ¥540.
Facts
株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released “The Easiest-to-Use Household Budget Notebook for People in Their 60s 2027: Reiwa 9, Year of the Sheep (ONE HIT MOOK)” on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
“The Easiest-to-Use Household Budget Notebook” has more than 100,000 devoted users.
It was developed based on feedback from more than 3000 avid users of household budget notebooks.
“Ponta Pass Gift Cards” go on sale at ローソン stores nationwide
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KDDI will begin selling “Ponta Pass Gift Cards” at ローソン stores nationwide on October 6, 2026. No credit card registration is required. Cards are available for 12 months for ¥5,480 and 6 months for ¥3,288.
Facts
KDDI will begin selling “Ponta Pass Gift Cards” at ローソン stores nationwide on October 6, 2026.
“Ponta Pass Gift Cards” are available in 2 types: 12 months (¥5,480, tax-exempt) and 6 months (¥3,288, tax-exempt).
“Ponta Pass” is used by 15 million customers.
The code for a “Ponta Pass Gift Card” must be registered within 180 days of purchase.
“Ponta Pass Gift Cards” do not require registration of credit card or other information.
[Held Oct. 6] A must-see for cosmetics makers! What makes cosmetics a “must-buy” for inbound visitors? Using social media and UGC to understand pre-trip awareness and design purchasing behavior
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株式会社mov will hold an online seminar for cosmetics manufacturers on October 6. It will explain what makes cosmetics a “must-buy” for international visitors to Japan, drawing on social media and UGC data. Participation is free.
Facts
株式会社mov will hold an online seminar on October 6 for people responsible for inbound promotions of cosmetics and beauty products.
The seminar is free to attend.
The seminar will use purchasing behavior data to explore the differences between cosmetics that are “must-buys” and those that shoppers pass by.
NEC and 川崎市 to co-host “Kawasaki SDGs Partner Festival 2026”
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NEC will co-host “Kawasaki SDGs Partner Festival 2026” with 川崎市, NECプロボノ倶楽部 and others on November 8, 2026, at NEC's Tamagawa Plant in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki. Now in its 4th year, it is one of the largest SDGs events in Kawasaki, with the theme “Disaster Preparedness, Environment and Health.” NEC Group hands-on programs, including programming and space classes, will be offered. Through collaboration with diverse stakeholders, the event aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Facts
NEC will hold “Kawasaki SDGs Partner Festival 2026” together with 川崎市 and NECプロボノ倶楽部, a group of NEC Group employee volunteers.
This will be the event's 4th year.
The main theme for fiscal 2026 is “Disaster Preparedness, Environment and Health.”
Originalイベントは2026年11月8日（日）10:00～15:00に開催される。
The venue is the open space at NEC's Tamagawa Plant and the Tamagawa Renaissance City Hall.
The event expects approximately 3,000 visitors.
Admission is free, although some booths charge a fee.
[Ginza Cozy Corner] Reservations for Christmas cakes open October 1. A total of 18 items, including decorated cakes, individual cakes and assorted petite cakes
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Ginza Cozy Corner will begin accepting reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes on October 1. The lineup includes 18 items, with a limited-quantity cake plate offered as a bonus for in-store reservations. Online reservations open on December 1.
Facts
株式会社銀座コージーコーナー will begin accepting reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes at fresh-cake stores nationwide on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The Christmas cake theme is “FunFunChristmas” (Fan Fan Christmas), with 18 items available.
As a bonus for in-store reservations, a limited number of Christmas cake plates featuring an original illustration by Mayumi Iwanishi will be given away.
Online reservations will be accepted from Tuesday, December 1, at AM 10:00 through Tuesday, December 15. Customers can reserve through the online reservation site and pick up their order at a store.
Reservations are also being accepted for the allergy-friendly “Decoration Cake Made Without Wheat, Eggs or Milk.”
Investment in Wayfarer, which operates hotels and develops and provides a next-generation AI platform for hotel operations
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Canon MJ has invested in Wayfarer through its CVC fund. Wayfarer operates hotels and develops an AI platform, and plans to begin offering “Materia Connect” to other businesses.
Facts
キヤノンマーケティングジャパン has invested in WAYFARER株式会社 through its CVC fund, “Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund.”
Since its founding in 2019, Wayfarer has operated urban hotels, mainly in Kyoto and Osaka.
Wayfarer operates 13 facilities under 3 brands: “Wayfarer,” “Kabin” and “ORI.”
Wayfarer developed its hotel operations AI platform, “Materia Connect,” in-house.
Wayfarer is beginning to offer “Materia Connect” in earnest to other lodging operators.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a record high in 2025.
JCB refreshes Aoyama headquarters entrance around the theme of living in harmony with the community
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On September 29, 2026, JCB refreshed the entrance to its headquarters in Aoyama, Tokyo, around the theme of “living in harmony with the community,” installing a large digital display and a card-face-shaped display. It will show 4 types of content, including “JCB WATCH,” featuring Kazunari Ninomiya, and aims to provide information to the community and create a new meeting spot.
Facts
On September 29, 2026, JCB refreshed the entrance to its headquarters.
The refresh is themed around “living in harmony with the community.”
The newly installed displays will share content introducing JCB’s businesses and services, as well as the appeal of Omotesando, city scenes and connections with the community.
Gas Museum to hold special exhibition, “Modern Technology That Shaped an Era”
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The Gas Museum will hold the special exhibition “Modern Technology That Shaped an Era” from October 3 to December 25, 2026. It will showcase technologies such as city gas and railways during the Meiji period through woodblock prints and historical materials. With the cooperation of 製粉ミュージアム, the exhibition will also feature the history of Nisshin Seifun and Kodaira’s udon culture. Admission is free.
Facts
The Gas Museum will hold the “Modern Technology That Shaped an Era” exhibition from October 3 (Saturday) to December 25 (Friday), 2026.
The exhibition will feature woodblock prints and historical materials depicting new technologies of the time, including city gas, railways, telegraphy, minting and the Tomioka Silk Mill.
The history of 日清製粉株式会社 will be presented with the cooperation of 製粉ミュージアム.
The Gas Museum is certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as a “Food Culture Museum.”
The Gas Museum opened in Kodaira, Tokyo, in Showa 42 (1967).
Job seekers want “informal interviews,” “company information sessions” and “workplace tours.” The most appealing recruiter emails explain why the candidate was approached [Survey on job-change attitudes among people in their 20s]
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Gakujō Co., Ltd. surveyed people in their 20s about job-change attitudes. The most sought-after content among job seekers was “informal interviews,” while the recruiter emails most likely to prompt an application were those that stated the reason for contacting the candidate. The survey also revealed a gap in perceptions between companies and job seekers.
Facts
The most sought-after content for people in their 20s seeking a job change to learn about companies was “informal meetings and roundtable discussions,” at 54.3%.
Companies cited “informal interviews” more often, at 75.4%, and tended to overestimate how many job seekers wanted them.
For both job seekers and companies, the most appealing feature of a recruiter email was “stating why the candidate was selected for outreach.”
While 26.3% of job seekers cited “being able to take part in the selection process with flexibility on the start date,” only 11.7% of companies did.
The most widely used service for job hunting and changing jobs was “job search and career-change websites,” at 84.9%, followed by “recruitment agency services” at 41.9% and “job search and career-change events” at 33.9%.
Ayaki Yamaguchi will perform on the organ, and Hayato Kodama on the trumpet.
Tickets for the concert are all reserved seating, priced at 3,000 yen for adults, 2,000 yen for university students and 1,500 yen for high school students and younger.
The pipe organ was made by C.B. Fisk in the United States and has a total of 4,632 pipes.
The pipe organ is nicknamed “Lucy,” derived from the Latin word “Lux,” meaning “light.”
The concert starts at 18:00 and features a 1-hour program.
JTB released the findings of its “Business Events Survey 2026,” conducted with 800 corporate event planners. The results showed strong demand for in-person events, as well as growing interest in investing in specialist expertise and the importance of sustainability measures.
Facts
Demand for in-person events remains high, and they have become an established and important means of communication for companies.
Companies’ expectations for and willingness to invest in specialist expertise, including event planning and impact assessment, are growing as they seek to maximize results.
Sustainability measures are an important theme in event operations and are being positively accepted as a necessary investment.
Business event frequency is generally trending upward in fiscal 2026, with efforts to strengthen in-person events particularly widespread.
A total of 74.7% of companies are implementing or considering sustainability measures.
More than 90% of companies are willing to accept increased costs resulting from sustainability measures.
[Pixio] A perfect fit for 24-inch monitors! The PXTS1 display board gets a new large size, offering about 1.8 times the display space for collectibles and accessories
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Pixio announced the PXTS1L display board, designed to fit 24-inch monitors. Its 542 mm-wide shelf provides about 1.8 times the storage space of the previous model, and presales begin September 29, 2026.
Facts
Pixio, the gaming accessories brand operated by Hamee株式会社, is adding a new size, the PXTS1L, to its PXTS1 display board series, with presales starting September 29, 2026.
The PXTS1L comes in 2 colors: white and black.
The PXTS1L costs 3,300 yen (tax included) / 3,000 yen before tax.
[Nitori] Get ready for winter and prepare to switch out your seasonal wardrobe before the cold sets in. In October, around 350 items, including storage products, bedding and seasonal appliances, will be offered at 10% off for a limited time.
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Nitori will hold a sale nationwide in stores and online from September 29 to October 29, 2026, offering around 350 items at 10% off as part of its winter-preparation and seasonal wardrobe campaign.
Facts
Nitori Co., Ltd. will run the 4th installment of “Supporting Everyday Life: This Month’s Bargains.”
The sale runs from September 29, 2026, through October 29, 2026.
About 350 items are included in the promotion, at 10% off the regular selling price.
The sale is being held at Nitori stores nationwide, Deco Home stores and Nitori Net.
A featured item is the “Warmth N-Warm Series duvet cover that can also be used as a blanket.”
The compact human-sensing ceramic fan heater is equipped with a motion sensor.
Seeking tenants for the Kobe Medical Device Development Center (MEDDEC)
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SME Support, JAPAN’s Kinki Headquarters is seeking tenants for the Kobe Medical Device Development Center (MEDDEC). Applications will be accepted from Oct. 6 to Oct. 16, 2026, for 2 rooms. Occupancy can begin on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
Facts
SME Support, JAPAN’s Kinki Headquarters is seeking tenants for the Kobe Medical Device Development Center (MEDDEC).
Applications will be accepted from Oct. 6 to Oct. 16, 2026.
A total of 2 rooms are available for lease.
Use of the facility can begin on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
Rent subsidies from Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City are available.
Seeking tenants for the Kobe Healthcare Industry Development Center (HI-DEC)
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SME Support, JAPAN’s Kinki Headquarters is seeking tenants for the Kobe Healthcare Industry Development Center (HI-DEC). Applications will be accepted from Oct. 6 to Oct. 16, 2026, for 1 room. Occupancy can begin on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
Facts
SME Support, JAPAN’s Kinki Headquarters is seeking tenants for the Kobe Healthcare Industry Development Center (HI-DEC).
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, to Friday, Oct. 16.
A total of 1 room is available for lease.
Use of the facility can begin on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
Rent subsidies from Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City are available.
If the rent subsidy is granted, tenants will receive assistance of 1,500 yen per month per ㎡ for 3 years, up to 6 million yen over 3 years.
[BUTTER STATES] Reservations open for 2026 Christmas cakes. A collection of 7 treats to brighten Christmas Eve, including an enchanting 2-tier strawberry tree cake
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Butter States by Gin no Budo will begin taking reservations on Oct. 1 for its 7 Christmas cakes for 2026. The lineup includes the reservation-only strawberry tree cake and cakes in size 5 and size 3; orders will be handed over from Dec. 22 to 25.
Facts
Butter States by Gin no Budo will begin taking reservations for its collection of 7 Christmas cakes on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
The reservation-only “THE Strawberry Tree of BUTTER STATE'S” costs 6,750 yen including tax (6,250 yen before tax) and measures 15 cm in diameter.
Reservations will be accepted from Thursday, Oct. 1, to Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026.
Reserved cakes can be picked up from Tuesday, Dec. 22, to Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.
The 4 stores selling the cakes are Butter States by Gin no Budo Daimaru Tokyo, Seibu Ikebukuro, Paku to Mogu Odakyu Machida, and Budonoki & Kamakuraza Asagaya.
“Strawberry Noel size 5” costs 5,400 yen including tax (5,000 yen before tax) and measures 15 cm in diameter.
[そごう横浜店] Accepting reservations for 2026 Christmas cakes
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そごう横浜店 has opened reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes. In-store reservations run from Oct. 3 to Dec. 15, and phone reservations from Oct. 3 to 23. About 100 varieties are available, priced from 2,100 yen to 32,400 yen, with pickup on Dec. 24 and 25.
“Dead time” while coffee brews becomes a new media space! Full-scale rollout of the FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD advertisements at counter coffee machines begins; testing also starts for Famima TV LED displays that cut power consumption by 50%
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FamilyMart will begin a full-scale rollout of “FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD advertisements” using new coffee machines in October 2026, and start testing LED displays to reduce power consumption for “Famima TV.” The demonstration confirmed strong advertising effectiveness.
Facts
FamilyMart will begin a full-scale rollout of “FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD advertisements” in October 2026.
Ad recognition in the demonstration was 63.9%.
Purchase intent was 50.2%.
Running FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD advertisements alone increased the purchase rate by 1.39 times.
Combining them with Famima TV increased the purchase rate by 2.59 times.
FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD advertisements are installed in about 16,000 stores.
The estimated total number of exposures is about 11,000,000 people.
The LED displays reduce power consumption by 50% or more compared with the previous model.
Three limited-edition Sou products for fall and winter join the “winter ice cream” market in succession: “Sou Fresh Chocolate in Vanilla (Fall/Winter Limited Edition),” “Sou Strawberry & Condensed Milk (Fall/Winter Limited Edition)” and “Sou Vanilla <Rich Quality> (Fall/Winter Limited Edition)” go on sale
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Lotte has announced 3 fall- and winter-limited Sou products. “Fresh Chocolate in Vanilla” and “Strawberry & Condensed Milk” go on sale Oct. 5, followed by “Vanilla <Rich Quality>” in early November. The products cater to winter demand for ice cream, with rich flavors and a light, airy texture.
Facts
株式会社ロッテ will release “Sou Fresh Chocolate in Vanilla” and “Sou Strawberry & Condensed Milk” on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
“Sou Vanilla <Rich Quality>” will go on sale in early November 2026.
The suggested retail price of “Sou Fresh Chocolate in Vanilla” is 194 yen, including tax.
The condensed milk portion of “Sou Strawberry & Condensed Milk” is classified as ice milk, while the strawberry portion is classified as lacto ice.
The fresh chocolate in “Sou Fresh Chocolate in Vanilla” uses cacao from Ecuador.
“Sou Vanilla <Rich Quality>” has a volume of 190 ml.
Koala’s March and CUTIE STREET team up for a dream collaboration! Every member transforms into a koala! Can you find your favorite design? “Koala’s March <Cutie Strawberry>”
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Lotte will release “Koala’s March <Cutie Strawberry>,” a collaboration with CUTIE STREET, exclusively at convenience stores and station shops from Oct. 6, 2026. The 8 members are transformed into koalas, appearing in 32 biscuit designs and on 5 package designs.
Facts
株式会社ロッテ will release “Koala’s March <Cutie Strawberry>” exclusively at convenience stores and station shops from Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
This product is a collaboration between Koala’s March and the idol group CUTIE STREET, which enjoys immense popularity, especially among Gen Z.
At the “Koala Town” event held in Harajuku in March 2026, CUTIE STREET was appointed as an ambassador for Koala Town (March).
The 8 members appear as adorable Koala’s March characters on 5 limited-edition packages and in 32 biscuit designs.
“March-kun Gacha” is collaborating with CUTIE STREET in a first and second installment. Each installment has 8 designs, one for each member, plus 1 secret design, for 9 designs per installment and 18 in total.
Perfume selection is becoming more about shared tastes. The “Salon de Parfum 2026,” which champions fragrance culture in Japan, brings together 47 brands and more than 1,000 items in the event hall
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Isetan Shinjuku Store will hold “Salon de Parfum 2026” in October 2026. The event will bring together 47 brands and more than 1,000 fragrances under the theme “A Cinema of Scents.” It will propose a more personal approach to choosing fragrances and host related events at the Men’s Building and on the 1st floor of the Main Building.
Facts
Isetan Shinjuku Store will hold “Salon de Parfum 2026” in the event space on the 6th floor of the Main Building.
Salon de Parfum 2026 will bring together 47 brands and more than 1,000 products.
This year’s theme is “A Cinema of Scents.”
This year’s fragrances to watch are “neo-gourmand” and “classic.”
Sales at Salon de Parfum held at the Men’s Building performed strongly, reaching approximately 125% of the previous year’s level.
The event’s general admission period is Oct. 8 (Thu.) to Oct. 12 (Mon., holiday) in 2026.
What kind of funeral service provider can you trust? About 40% expect providers to “refrain from all sales activities unless asked to do so.”
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株式会社NEXER Group and 斎場白島会館 jointly surveyed 500 men and women across Japan about sales and contact from funeral service providers. A total of 90.2% said they had never wanted to make an inquiry, and the biggest concern, cited by 16.4%, was “persistent sales calls and direct mail.” About 40% expect providers to “refrain from all sales activities unless asked to do so.”
Facts
A total of 90.2% said they had never wanted to request information or seek a preliminary consultation with a funeral service provider.
Among those who had made an inquiry, 51.0% said they “inquired right away.”
The biggest concern about making an inquiry, cited by 16.4%, was “being subjected to persistent sales calls and direct mail.”
The survey was conducted from Aug. 28 to Sept. 4, 2026.
A survey was conducted among 500 men and women across Japan.
About 54% prioritize “being easy to get started with” when choosing a hobby. Could tufting, a craft still unknown to about 82%, become a new favorite?
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A survey on hobbies, jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and the tufting specialty shop RUGMATAG, found that 32.2% of respondents felt they were spending more time at home and 27.6% were interested in a new hobby. The most important factor when choosing a hobby was “being easy to get started with,” cited by 54.0%. Awareness of tufting was low, with 81.8% saying they had learned about it for the first time through the survey, suggesting its potential as an accessible hobby.
Facts
A total of 32.2% said they feel they are spending more time at home.
[Survey on attitudes toward paperless practices] A total of 32.2% feel that handwritten documents convey “warmth and trust.”
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A survey on attachment to handwritten and analog documents, jointly conducted by 伝票工房 and NEXER Group, found that 32.2% feel handwritten documents convey warmth or trust. Thank-you letters were the most popular choice of what people would like to keep handwritten, at 80.7%.
Facts
A total of 39.8% said there are occasions when they use handwritten documents.
A total of 32.2% said they sometimes feel that handwritten documents convey “warmth” or “trust.”
The most common moments when people feel warmth in handwritten documents, each cited by 52.8%, were “when the writer’s care comes through in every character” and “when receiving a handwritten thank-you letter or message.”
Original今でも手書きで残したいものは「お礼状・お礼のメッセージ」が80.7%で1位
The survey was conducted among 500 men and women across Japan from Sept. 4 to Sept. 11, 2026.
More than 40% of people living in detached houses are dissatisfied with their storage space. The top reason is “not enough space” (24.7%).
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A joint survey by NEXER Group and クオレ・ホーム found that more than 40% of people living in detached houses are dissatisfied with their storage space, with “not enough space” (24.7%) the top reason. The living room was the area most likely to become cluttered (33.3%), and living room storage was the most popular storage solution respondents wanted to add (33.3%). A total of 86.7% said how easy a home is to keep tidy affects their satisfaction with their living environment.
Facts
More than 40% of people living in detached houses are dissatisfied with their storage space.
The top reason for dissatisfaction with storage was “not enough storage space,” cited by 24.7%.
The living room was the area most likely to become cluttered, cited by 33.3%.
Living room storage was the most popular storage solution respondents wanted to add, cited by 33.3%.
A total of 86.7% said that “a home that is easy to keep tidy” affects their satisfaction with their living environment.
The top perceived appeal of international marriage is “exposure to different cultures and values” (33.2%), while language and cultural barriers are a source of concern.
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A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 結婚相談所『結マリッジパートナー』 among 500 men and women across Japan found that 46.2% had a positive impression of international marriage. The top appeal was “exposure to different cultures and values” (33.2%), while language and cultural barriers ranked among the leading concerns.
Facts
A total of 46.2% have a positive impression of international marriage.
The most commonly cited appeal of international marriage was “exposure to different cultures and values,” at 33.2%.
The most common reason for not having a positive impression was “there seem to be major differences in culture and lifestyle,” cited by 58.4%.
The most common image of Japanese-Korean couples was that “they seem to have differences in culture and lifestyle,” cited by 24.8%.
A total of 57.2% said they had never seen or heard of an international or Japanese-Korean couple in their personal circle.
[Survey on attitudes toward choosing a wedding venue] The rate of attending venue tours or bridal fairs was 40.7%; the top reason for attending was “to see the actual atmosphere.”
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株式会社NEXER Group and AILES FORTUNA jointly surveyed 300 men and women across Japan who had held a wedding, examining how they gathered information and sought advice when choosing a wedding venue. The rate of attending venue tours or bridal fairs was 40.7%, and 77.9% of attendees said they were able to “see the actual atmosphere.” A total of 31.7% had sought advice, with “family” the most common source of advice at 51.6%. The most common area where respondents wanted more information was “details of costs and additional charges,” at 33.0%.
Facts
The participation rate for bridal venue tours and bridal fairs is 40.7%.
The most appreciated aspect of venue tours was being able to check the actual atmosphere of the venue, cited by 77.9%.
31.7% of people have consulted someone about choosing a wedding venue.
Family members were the most common people consulted, at 51.6%.
The most commonly cited area where people wanted more information was details on costs and additional fees, at 33.0%.
Project to Develop Japan’s Theater Artists: Visuals Unveiled for the Emerging Theater Artists Development Production, Director Division, “色は匂へど、”; comments from director Rika Morinaga and producer Sho Ryuzanji
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The Emerging Theater Artists Development Production “色は匂へど、,” organized by 流山児★事務所, will run at Space Waseda from Oct. 17 to 25, 2026. It is directed by Rika Morinaga, produced by Sho Ryuzanji, and written by Shoko Matsumura. Tickets are on sale through Confetti.
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“色は匂へど、” will run at Space Waseda from Oct. 17 to Oct. 25, 2026.
Tickets are on sale through Confetti.
The play was written by Shoko Matsumura.
Tickets are priced at 4,500 yen for general admission (tax included).
マクニカ and GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ launch “monosec360,” a platform providing end-to-end product security support for small and midsize manufacturers
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GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ and マクニカ will launch “monosec360,” a product security support platform for small and midsize manufacturers, on Sept. 29, 2026. In response to tighter regulations, the platform provides end-to-end support for education, organizational development, practical implementation and improvement.
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GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ and マクニカ will launch “monosec360,” a product security support platform for small and midsize manufacturers, on Sept. 29, 2026.
Regulations and industry guidelines in various countries and regions are being strengthened, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
マクニカ and GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ formed a partnership in August 2025.
monosec360 is delivered in 4 phases: “Learn (LEARN),” “Build (BUILD),” “Practice (PRACTICE)” and “Improve (IMPROVE).”
monosec360 supports the rapid launch of product security and PSIRT capabilities, including compliance with IEC 62443 and the CRA.
Plans call for expanding the platform’s SBOM management and visualization features and vulnerability risk assessment capabilities.
Turns on automatically the moment the power goes out! Launch of a 3-way light that can serve as a footlight or flashlight
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Sanwa Direct, operated by Sanwa Supply, has launched the “800-LED103,” a 3-way LED light that can be used as a motion-sensor footlight, turns on automatically during a power outage, and can be detached and used as a flashlight. It is priced at 2,709 yen before tax.
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Sanwa Direct, the online store operated by Sanwa Supply Co., Ltd., has launched the “800-LED103” 3-way LED light.
The “800-LED103” is priced at 2,709 yen before tax.
The “800-LED103” detects motion within a range of about 3 meters and turns off automatically about 30 seconds after lighting up.
The “800-LED103” switches to its built-in battery and turns on automatically when it detects a power outage.
When detached, the “800-LED103” can be used as a flashlight with a maximum output of 100 lumens. It can run continuously for about 2 hours on high and about 10 hours on low.
The “800-LED103” supports 3 color temperatures (3000K warm white, 4000K warm white, and 5000K daylight white) and 3 brightness levels (high, medium and low).
The “800-LED103” measures approximately 3.5 cm wide × 3.68 cm deep × 11 cm high and weighs approximately 70 g.
[JAF Tohoku] “JAF Tohoku Road Service Competition,” offering a close-up look at JAF’s advanced rescue skills, to be held in Akita Prefecture
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The JAF Tohoku headquarters will open the “JAF Tohoku Road Service Competition” to the public in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. The event showcases road service staff competing in their skills, and will also offer free activities for children.
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The JAF Tohoku headquarters will hold the “JAF Tohoku Road Service Competition” in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026.
The road service competition is held once a year. This will be the 3rd time it has been open to the public in Tohoku and the first time it has been held in Akita Prefecture.
The events are divided into individual and team competitions.
The Children’s Road Service Certification Test will be held in Akita Prefecture for the first time.
The Mega Cruiser served on the front lines for about 20 years after its introduction in 1997.
A special feature on “SEGA STORE OSAKA” and more news on “冠婚贈祭展 -極-”! The 5th episode of “龍スタTV無料案内所,” bringing you the latest RGG Studio merchandise and event news, will stream on Friday, Oct. 2!
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Sega will stream “龍スタTV無料案内所#05,” bringing the latest news on the “Like a Dragon” series, from 20:00 on Oct. 2, 2026. The program will cover the opening of SEGA STORE OSAKA, new merchandise, collaboration news and updates on 冠婚贈祭展.
Explanatory book “ブルーインパルス撮影超入門” on photographing demonstration flights and major air shows to go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
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Impress will publish “ブルーインパルス撮影超入門,” a guide to photographing the Blue Impulse aerobatic team, on Sept. 29, 2026. Aimed at beginners through advanced photographers, it covers 50 demonstration flight maneuvers and how to photograph 9 major air shows. The author is aviation photographer Yukari Tsubuki.
Celebrating 10 years of activity! Popular gaming YouTuber Kenzo Suzuki releases his long-awaited 2nd essay collection, “やれるだけがんばります。”
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KADOKAWA will publish the 2nd essay collection by Kenzo Suzuki, “やれるだけがんばります。,” on Sept. 29, 2026. Marking 10 years of activity and his 30th birthday, it reflects on his love of games and everyday life.
The author is gaming YouTuber Kenzo Suzuki, whose channel has more than 590,000 subscribers.
This is the second book, released 3 years after the previous essay, “I’ll Do My Best as Much as I Can,” marking the 10th anniversary of her activities and the milestone of turning 30.
For the color pages, embroidery artist こだいらまさこ was invited, and she took on embroidery for the first time in her life.
The cover illustration was created by popular illustrator ヒョーゴノスケ.
Original鈴木けんぞう氏は1996年7月14日生まれである。
鈴木けんぞう began his activities in 2016, and his YouTube channel now has more than 590,000 subscribers.
No matter what happens, delicious bread alone will never let me down.—A comic essay featuring popular shops in Tokyo and Kamakura, “Today, I’m Going Out to Buy Bread,” goes on sale Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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KADOKAWA will release “Today, I’m Going Out to Buy Bread,” a comic essay featuring real bakeries, on September 29, 2026. The book contains 7 stories set at popular shops in Tokyo and Kamakura, along with shop introductions and a map. The author is 石山さやか.
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Today, I’m Going Out to Buy Bread” on September 29, 2026.
The book consists of an omnibus of 7 stories.
The book features bakeries in Tokyo and Kamakura.
Original著者は石山さやかである。
The list price is 1,925 yen (1,750 yen before tax).